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Jack Link's Sweet & Hot Beef Jerky

Jack Link's Sweet & Hot Beef Jerky: 9 g of protein and 80 calories per serving (11.3 g protein per 100 calories), with 8 g sugar. That puts it among the most protein-dense meat snacks in our catalog.

Nutrition last checked October 15, 2026.

Where to buy

Prices checked October 15, 2026; they change often.

Snack Facts

Serving size 1 portion (28 g)

Calories
80
Protein
9 g
Total fat
1.5 g
Saturated fat
0.5 g
Total carbohydrate
8 g
Dietary fiber
0 g
Total sugars
8 g
Sodium
280 mg
Protein per 100 cal
11.3 g

Highlighted values pass our thresholds. Per serving, from the product label and Open Food Facts. Check the package you buy; recipes change.

Passes 2 of 5 checks

How Sweet & Hot Beef Jerky measures up to our five lines, per serving.

  • Protein 10 g or moreMisses
  • Calories under 200Passes
  • Sugar 5 g or lessMisses
  • Fiber 3 g or moreMisses
  • Sodium under 400 mgPasses

What's good

  • Excellent protein density: 11.3 g protein per 100 calories
  • Shelf-stable and easy to carry

What to watch

  • 8 g sugar per serving
  • Ultra-processed (NOVA group 4)

Ingredients and allergens

BEEF, WATER, SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR, SEA SALT, FLAVORS, YEAST EXTRACT, CULTURED CELERY EXTRACT, BEEF STOCK, CITRIC ACID, PINEAPPLE POWDER

Nutri-Score E. NOVA processing group 4 of 4.

Source record on Open Food Facts (opens in a new tab)

Frequently asked questions

How much protein is in Jack Link's Sweet & Hot Beef Jerky?

Jack Link's Sweet & Hot Beef Jerky has 9 g of protein per 1 portion (28 g) serving and 80 calories, which is 11.3 g of protein per 100 calories.

Is Jack Link's Sweet & Hot Beef Jerky healthy?

It passes 2 of our 5 checks (calories under 200, sodium under 400 mg). It misses on protein 10 g or more, sugar 5 g or less, fiber 3 g or more. It is ultra-processed (NOVA group 4).

Is Jack Link's Sweet & Hot Beef Jerky keto, vegan or gluten-free?

The label we have does not claim keto, vegan or gluten-free. Check the package for current claims and allergens.

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